In the next week or so, there's a lot of good stuff happening. Highlights include:

--Javier Trejo's group is at the Terminal Bar on Tuesdays(East Hennepin Ave.) . Last week they made the "A List" in the City Pages, so I think they will probably be blowing up now. Check them out; it's only $3. (And check out the New Primitives, another Trejo joint.) They tend to start aroung 10:30, but it's worth the wait. http://www.javiertrejo.com/main.html

--Speaking of The Terminal Bar, Otto and the Getaways are playing there this Wednesday. If you like classic country music, it's pay dirt. No cover! (10:30 -ish)

--Every Monday (Except for the first Monday of every month), Becky Thompson and Old School play at the Eagles (Not the Gay club on Washington Ave.) in So. Minneapolis (25th and 25th). If you want to see someone play a Telecaster the right way, go see Dan Lund. NO COVER. Starts at 9:00. www.beckythompsonandoldschool.com

--Next Thursday(2.1.07), Exquisite Corps is playing at the Artist's Quarter. IF YOU GO TO SEE ONE GROUP THIS WEEK, THIS IS IT. 9:00 http://xcorps1.tripod.com/

--Next Thursday, Feb. 1, Tim Gustafson's group is playing at the Acadia Cafe. (7:20p.m. $5). And I'm not just pitching this because he pays my salary.



FORECAST: The Vandermark 5 are playing at the Turf on Tuesday, Feb.6th. This will probably sell out, so don't blame me if you don't go to a ticketmaster outlet ($10). www.kenvandermark.com